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** TWINLEAF FINANCIAL FREE CONSULT: https://www.twinleafadv.com/ or text 321-521-3133 Dr. Haley sits down with Dr. Ronetta Sartor to talk about her journey from associate dentist to practice owner and everything she has learned along the way. Dr. Ronetta shares how an unexpected practice opportunity changed her original plans, what the acquisition process looked like, and why having the right broker, CPA, and professional team made such a difference.They discuss taking over an established practice, updating technology and systems, growing the patient base, navigating different treatment philosophies, and building trust with patients during a transition in ownership. Dr. Ronetta also shares the investments she believes have been most worthwhile, her experience with practice coaching, and the lessons she has learned about leadership, difficult conversations, burnout, and setting boundaries as a business owner.Whether you're considering practice ownership now or simply curious about what it really looks like behind the scenes, this episode offers an honest look at buying, growing, and making a dental practice your own.Podcast TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dentaldownloadpodcastHaley's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr.haley.dds Haley's TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dr.haley.dds?lang=en
** IMPACT SUMMIT REGISTRATION LINK: towerimpactsummit.comUse code HALEY30 for 30% off your ticket! ** TWINLEAF FINANCIAL: https://www.twinleafadv.com/ In this listener-requested episode, Dr. Haley shares what she has learned from years of putting herself online and building a presence on social media. She talks about finding the balance between personal and professional content, deciding what clinical cases belong online, and navigating sponsorships and brand deals, especially when free products and extra income can feel particularly appealing as a dental student.She also shares her perspective on getting over the fear of what other people will think, how her approach to social media has changed from dental school to practicing dentist, and what she would do differently if she were starting from zero today. Podcast TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dentaldownloadpodcastHaley's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr.haley.dds Haley's TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dr.haley.dds?lang=en
A husband-and-wife team bought a senior moving company right before COVID and grew it from 6 jobs a month to 420 projects a year with zero paid marketing.Michael and Tammy Bilek, co-owners of Honoring Aging, Inc., share how they survived a pandemic in an industry serving seniors, grew by showing up with cookies instead of AI funnels, and built a business that runs without them.00:00:00 Introduction00:05:40Q: Should you buy an existing business or start from scratch?A: Michael Bilek and Tammy Bilek decided buying made more sense because Tammy had 13 years of knowledge that would have been lost starting over.00:14:21Q: How do you keep a business alive when COVID threatens your clients?A: Michael Bilek and Tammy Bilek partnered with communities and refused to shut down because seniors still needed to move.00:29:05Q: Does showing up in person work better than AI lead generation?A: Tammy Bilek explains that showing up with cookies and asking about clients generates more business than any automated system.00:49:44Q: How do you build a business that runs without you?A: Tammy Bilek describes the moment she felt caught up for the first time, realizing the team could operate without her.00:59:01Q: Is it okay if your business never makes you super rich?A: Michael Bilek shares that losing a friend at 52 reinforced that living well matters more than wealth.Subscribe and share this with a founder who needs a reminder that relationships beat algorithms.
Learn more about A-Dec*: https://bit.ly/4fXpco2Building trust with your patients is one of the most important skills you can develop as a dentist. Trust is beyond clinical skills or having the perfect case presentation.Dr. Haley shares 5 keys to building stronger, more trusting relationships with your dental patients.Whether you're a dental student, new dentist, associate, or experienced provider, this episode is a reminder that patient trust is built through the small, consistent interactions that help patients feel heard, informed, and confident in their care.Podcast TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dentaldownloadpodcastHaley's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr.haley.dds Haley's TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dr.haley.dds?lang=en
Send us Fan MailEpisode 261: The Things Disney Doesn't Teach You in TraditionsThere's plenty Disney teaches you when you become a Cast Member: traditions, training, safety, courtesy, show and efficiency. But then there are all the things you only learn once you're actually there.This week on The Mickeyphile Podcast, Scott and Karen go behind the scenes at Walt Disney World to talk about the Cast Member experience — not to give away the magic, but to look at the culture, routines and everyday realities that aren't necessarily covered in Traditions.What is Traditions actually like? What happens after that first big “Welcome to Disney” moment? Scott compares his experiences starting with Disney Transportation and later moving into Attractions, including park orientation, training, learning backstage areas, finding break rooms, navigating Magic Kingdom costuming, getting around without ever entering guest areas, and all the little things you eventually learn simply by being a Cast Member.And yes, we get into the famous Disney two-finger point. Is that actually something Cast Members are formally taught?Before we head backstage, there's plenty of Disney news to cover:• The Diamond Horseshoe at Magic Kingdom is getting a limited-time food and drink pop-up, including some surprisingly interesting additions to the menu.• Disney Cruise Line has revealed plans for three new ships to launch during 2029, with another ship now scheduled farther into the future. We also talk about the upcoming Disney Believe and somehow end up ranking some of our favorite Disney Cruise Line stage shows.• Walt Disney World Annual Passholders are getting new Muppets-themed offerings at Disney's Hollywood Studios, including a Kermit the Frog magnet, a Disney PhotoPass Magic Shot and a specialty milkshake.• Hallmark is heading to Walt Disney World for Holiday Ever After: A Disney World Wish Come True, a new original holiday movie starring Lacey Chabert.• D23 is coming up with Disney Parks presentations, films, television, Disney Legends, Alan Menken, Marvel, Lucasfilm and more. But will we finally learn something substantial about the future of Walt Disney World — especially Villains Land?• Disney Vacation Club news includes an upcoming Kidani Village lobby refurbishment and new details about Disney Lakeshore Lodge, including its Pocahontas-inspired lobby, private lounge and new dining locations.Plus, we talk about Central Florida's relentless summer weather, what happens when lightning shuts down outdoor attractions, and how quickly a Walt Disney World attraction can go from closed to an 85-minute wait.It's Disney news, Cast Member stories and a look at the parts of working at Walt Disney World that you don't really understand until you're actually there.
Content creation changed my life. It also nearly broke me. This is the truth about 6 years of building in public.For the first time in 115 episodes, I sat in the guest chair. Barbara Wichman flips the script and pulls out everything I don't usually talk about. The LinkedIn crash. The identity crisis. The moment I realized nobody was watching as closely as I thought.00:00:00 Introduction00:10:25Q: What happens when you build your entire business on one platform?A: Alex Sheridan went from millions of impressions weekly on LinkedIn to tens of thousands, crashing his lead pipeline overnight.00:16:50Q: Does it matter how you deliver your message or just what you say?A: Alex Sheridan ran a LinkedIn experiment proving video with edutainment doubled the performance of text.00:22:44Q: What is the biggest content marketing mistake founders make?A: Alex Sheridan says being too safe is the top mistake. If everyone agrees with your content, you are not moving anybody.00:28:35Q: How do you overcome the fear of putting yourself out there?A: Alex Sheridan shares a line that stuck with him: when you remember your purpose, you will forget your fears.00:39:34Q: What is the most important skill for entrepreneurs?A: Alex Sheridan calls focus a superpower. Freedom to do anything is both the greatest asset and challenge.00:45:00Q: Does anyone actually care what you post online?A: Alex Sheridan reveals the mattress-on-the-floor moment that taught him nobody cares at the bottom or the top.Subscribe and share this with a founder who needs to hear it.
** Claim your FREE Financial Consult: https://www.twinleafadv.com/ or text 321-521-3133In Part 2 of my conversation with Dr. Gianna Tommarello, we shift from clinical careers to the deeply personal experiences that shaped her journey.After suffering a traumatic dental injury as a teenager, Dr. Gianna experienced firsthand how life-changing dentistry can be. That experience became the foundation for her passion, her patient care philosophy, and ultimately her career.We also discuss:• The traumatic accident that inspired her to become a dentist• Finding purpose through difficult experiences• Living with over $650,000 of dental school debt• Delayed gratification as a young dentist• Relationships, marriage, and planning life after dental school• Practice ownership goals• Building confidence while creating the future you want• Advice for every new graduate entering dentistryThis conversation is an honest look at what life really looks like after dental school—and a reminder that your journey doesn't have to look like anyone else's to be successful.Podcast TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dentaldownloadpodcastHaley's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr.haley.dds Haley's TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dr.haley.dds?lang=en
Tony Ianessa built BIG Construction to $100 million in revenue by year three. Then his own ego nearly destroyed everything he built. In this episode he shares the journey from a basement office to one of Chicago's Top 50 fastest growing companies, and what construction can teach every industry about relationships.Key takeaways:00:00:00 Introduction00:04:52Q: When should you leave your job to start a business?A: Tony Ianessa's mentor told him to start his own business. Rick later passed from cancer, but that conversation was the shove Tony needed at 29.00:12:54Q: How do you survive when revenue drops 60%?A: Tony Ianessa says COVID wiped out 60% of revenue. His sole priority: don't run out of cash.00:24:27Q: What is the biggest challenge going from founder to CEO?A: Tony Ianessa identifies his own ego. He wore the grind as a badge of honor, but it was the reason the company plateaued.00:28:11Q: How do you scale without being the bottleneck?A: Tony Ianessa says 6 to 10 people at 50% of his capacity makes the company "astronomically more successful" than him alone.00:49:21Q: How do you grow to $100M without salespeople?A: Tony Ianessa says BIG Construction has never had salespeople. They exist for the relationship, not the project.01:00:04Q: Does construction have a workforce problem?A: Tony Ianessa argues it has a marketing problem, not a workforce problem.Subscribe for real conversations with founders building businesses that run without them.
back with another podcast episode ⋆˚꩜。Sometimes we get so used to living the same day on repeat that we don't even realize we're stuck. Our habits become comfortable, even when they no longer serve us. Change can feel intimidating, so we stay where things are familiar.But then one day, something shifts. You wake up and decide you're ready for more. Ready to break the cycle, create new habits, and start living with intention again.In this episode, we're talking about how to get unstuck, step out of your comfort zone, and become the version of yourself you've been waiting for.
Ashley Anderson was a hospital dietitian with four jobs and a side hustle. Then 2020 happened, she got laid off, and she built something from scratch that would change how founders think about their health.In this episode, Ashley Anderson, registered dietitian and founder of Move Fully Nourished, breaks down why entrepreneurs invest everything into their business and almost nothing into their health, plus the brain-gut science behind why your thoughts can make you sick.Key takeaways:00:00:00 Introduction00:01:52Q: How did Ashley Anderson go from hospital dietitian to building her own wellness business?A: Ashley Anderson was furloughed in 2020 and turned that moment into an opportunity to build Move Fully Nourished from scratch.00:09:08Q: Why are most entrepreneurs not prioritizing their health?A: Ashley Anderson says it comes down to vulnerability. High performers are willing, but the deeper self-examination real health change requires feels more threatening than any business problem.00:13:16Q: Why do founders rank health first but treat it like an afterthought?A: Ashley Anderson explains we've all been conditioned since school to equate rest with weakness, and that conditioning carries directly into how founders run their businesses.00:17:57Q: What happens when a founder pushes too hard for too long?A: Ashley Anderson shares her own dark cave moment — waking up before dawn, full client load, relationship with her daughter falling apart. She almost missed her daughter's childhood because of the drive to succeed.00:33:08Q: How much do your thoughts actually affect your physical health?A: Ashley Anderson explains that 90% of serotonin is made in the gut, and repetitive negative thought patterns trigger the same fight-or-flight response as real physical danger.Subscribe for real conversations with founders turning their businesses into assets, not jobs.
** Claim your FREE Financial Consult: https://www.twinleafadv.com/ or text 321-521-3133This week I'm joined by Dr. Gianna Tommarello (@drgiannatommarello), general and cosmetic focused dentist in Chandler AZ! We dive into her journey through multiple associateships, leaving positions that weren't the right fit, navigating corporate dentistry, finding mentorship, and ultimately landing in a practice where she feels supported and challenged to grow.We also discuss:• Corporate dentistry vs. private practice• Working interviews and what to look for• How to know when it's time to leave an office• Investing in CE early in your career• Building confidence as a new associate• Finding mentors who truly want you to succeedIf you're a dental student, new graduate, or associate wondering whether your current office is the right fit, this conversation is packed with practical advice and encouragement.Stay tuned for Part 2, where Dr. Gianna shares the incredible personal story that inspired her to become a dentist, along with our conversation on student loans, life after graduation, and building the career you truly want. Podcast TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dentaldownloadpodcastHaley's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr.haley.dds Haley's TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dr.haley.dds?lang=en
Send us Fan MailWeek of 7-26-26: Last mile of Summer!!, Money Ball (2011) movie review and Don't Stress about it!!This is podcast Season #5, episode #47Get Help Dad Podcast with Bad jokes and tips and tricks to make your life alittle bit better.Instagram: get.help.dad.podcastTiktok: @get.help.dad.podYoutube: Get Help Dad PodcastFYI: You are a great parent!!You can send in your own parenting advice, Dad topics, tell us where you are listening from or lawn care advice to gethelpdad@gmail.com. We are excited to hear from you. Please let us know your Name, City/Country you are from.
A 30-year family business. A second-generation founder. And a future that makes everything they built irrelevant.He took over from his father and saw the problem immediately: the industry that built this company is being automated out of existence. Dark warehouses in China already run with zero humans. AI is changing how buyers discover businesses.In this episode, Alex Sheridan sits down with Cliff Hardesty, President of Hardesty Technologies, to talk about 10Xing a family business, why a customer finding your company on ChatGPT changes everything, and what it really takes to rebuild a 30-year company for the AI era.Key takeaways:00:00:00 Introduction00:13:37Q: Can customers discover your business through ChatGPT?A: Cliff Hardesty shares how a customer found Hardesty Technologies through ChatGPT, turning an AI conversation into a real business lead.00:17:12Q: What are dark warehouses and why should founders care?A: Cliff Hardesty describes fully automated warehouses in China with zero human workers and explains why this motivated a complete company rebrand.00:29:48Q: What does it take to 10x a family business without VC funding?A: Cliff Hardesty explains his strategy of assembling the right team, comparing it to building a sports franchise around a star quarterback.00:41:33Q: How can founders use AI tools to move faster without hiring specialists?A: Cliff Hardesty walks through using Claude for prompt engineering and Artlist for image generation, creating professional mockups in ten minutes.00:48:38Q: Will AI put businesses out of business or is it overhyped?A: Cliff Hardesty and Alex Sheridan agree there will only be two types of businesses — those that learn AI and those that disappear.Subscribe and share this with a founder who needs to hear this.
87% of business owners will never successfully exit their company. Nicole and Thano Emerick spend every day making sure their clients are not in that number.Alex Sheridan sits down with husband-and-wife team Nicole and Thano Emerick, Partner and President of Exit Factor of Western Chicagoland, to unpack why most businesses fail to sell.Founders learn why owner dependency caps valuation, why messy books scare off buyers, why revenue means nothing without profit, and why even a successful exit can leave a founder feeling lost.Key takeaways:00:00:00 Introduction00:02:31Q: Why does owner dependency lower a business's sale value?A: Thano Emerick explains that when a business fully runs through its owner, buyers see it as high risk and untransferable.00:04:49Q: Why do successful exits often lead to regret?A: Thano Emerick cites a study showing 75% of owners who exit successfully still feel dissatisfaction after losing their sense of purpose.00:11:15Q: Why does profit matter more than revenue when selling a business?A: Nicole Emerick and Thano Emerick explain a business with no profit may not be sellable, popularizing the line revenue is vanity, profit is sanity.00:32:01Q: Do most business owners know what their company is worth?A: Nicole Emerick estimates 80% of an owner's net worth is tied up in their business, and most owners don't know what it is worth.00:40:16Q: Does an online presence affect what buyers will pay for a business?A: Nicole Emerick explains sellers with no online presence get discounted because buyers must spend years rebuilding the brand themselves.Subscribe and share this with a founder who needs it.
Make Life Easier with A-Dec***: https://bit.ly/3SvSr8lWhat separates highly successful associate dentists from those who feel stuck, burned out, or constantly chasing the next milestone?In this solo episode, Dr. Haley shares 10 habits that can help associate dentists build not only a successful dental career, but a fulfilling one. From taking ownership of your growth and investing in relationships to staying curious, leading before you have the title, and playing the long game, these habits have shaped Haley's own journey as a young dentist.Whether you're a new graduate, early-career associate, or several years into practice, this episode offers practical mindset shifts and career advice for dentists who want to grow clinically, strengthen leadership skills, increase career satisfaction, and create more opportunities in dentistry.Topics discussed include:• Career growth for associate dentists• Leadership without ownership• Building strong relationships with patients and team members• Continuing education and lifelong learning• Avoiding comparison in dentistry• Work-life balance for dentists• Long-term career planning• Finding fulfillment beyond production numbers• Creating a sustainable and rewarding dental careerIf you're looking for dental career advice, motivation, and practical strategies to thrive as an associate dentist, this episode is for you.Podcast TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dentaldownloadpodcastHaley's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr.haley.dds Haley's TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dr.haley.dds?lang=en
Sam Gao built an AI COO that commands 12 agents running his business around the clock — and it started because he almost lost everything to a broken sales process.Alex Sheridan sits down with Sam Gao, founder of CoCode, to break down how AI agents actually work inside a real business, why AI amplifies chaos just as easily as it amplifies good systems, and what founders need to do right now before they build anything with agents.Key takeaways:00:00:00 Introduction00:08:31Q: What is an AI COO and how does it run a business?A: Sam Gao built an AI COO orchestrator commanding 12 sub agents across lead generation, service delivery, and payment pipelines running 24 hours a day.00:13:12Q: Can AI agents actually generate leads automatically?A: Sam Gao has agents crawling bidding sites for four hours every night. By morning, his sales team has a ready list of opportunities to follow up on.00:19:18Q: What happens when you use AI without solid processes?A: Sam Gao warns that AI amplifies good processes but also amplifies chaos. Every company must document workflows before deploying agents or the automation makes problems worse faster.00:46:40Q: Will AI reduce the number of small businesses?A: Sam Gao believes big corporations will own AI capabilities and absorb startup features, reducing opportunities for smaller companies over time.00:49:44Q: What type of business will survive AI disruption?A: Sam Gao says proprietary knowledge and genuine human relationships are the two assets AI cannot replace. Depth and trust become the real differentiators.Subscribe and share this with a founder who needs it.
“Manufacturing is still the place where you can start out sweeping the floor and end up running the company” is a bold claim, so we brought on someone who has lived the full arc. I'm joined by Matt Kirkner from the Tech Ed Podcast to unpack how advanced manufacturing, industrial automation, and technical education can still deliver real upward mobility and why the American dream is less about nostalgia and more about building better opportunities for the next generation. We get practical about what has to change inside manufacturing companies to make that promise believable: clean and modern plants, serious attention to safety, and a culture that treats people as long-term investments rather than quarterly expenses. Matt shares why layoffs for convenience poison trust, how “destination employer” thinking improves workforce retention, and the non-obvious reasons employees stay: they like their coworkers, feel respected and heard, have freedom from micromanagement, and believe in a mission that goes beyond profit. On the education and workforce development side, we dig into the real gap between what industry needs and what students learn, including why exposure must start early, especially for girls who often self-select out of STEM by middle school. We also talk Industry 4.0 and digital transformation in plain terms, from smart sensors at the edge to PLCs and HMIs, OT cybersecurity, and how applied AI is showing up in robotics, drones, and modern manufacturing systems. If you care about building a stronger manufacturing workforce or you're carving out your own path in automation, listen, share this with a friend in the field, and leave a review so more people can find the show.__________________________________________________________________
Every founder hits a revenue ceiling. Michael Grudecki says it's rarely a market problem. It's a skill set missing inside your own company.Alex Sheridan sits down with Michael Grudecki, co-founder of the Fractional Executive Network, on why growth stalls, why founders can't see their own blind spots, and why he vowed to never put business ahead of what actually matters.Key takeaways:00:00:00 Introduction00:00:00Q: What is the revenue ceiling every founder hits?A: Michael Grudecki explains that growth stalls at $500K, $5M, or $50M when the business lacks the executive skill set needed for the next level.00:09:50Q: What keeps founders trapped in their own business?A: Michael Grudecki built his first company around himself. No days off, clients who refused anyone else. He shares what to do differently from day one.00:12:51Q: Why do business owners stay the bottleneck of their own company?A: Michael Grudecki says it comes down to fear. Nobody wants to hear their baby is ugly, so the flaws stay unaddressed.00:18:54Q: How should founders approach long-term planning and vision?A: Michael Grudecki goes to the last chapter first. Lifestyle business, sellable asset, or family succession — every plan flows backward from that answer.00:26:39Q: What is the difference between a fractional executive and a consultant?A: Michael Grudecki explains a consultant hands you a plan and walks away, while a fractional executive stays tied to your KPIs and OKRs.Subscribe to Founder Talk and share this with a founder who needs it.
** Claim your FREE Financial Consult: https://www.twinleafadv.com/ or text 321-521-3133Halfway through the year already? In this annual mid-year check-in, Dr. Haley sits down to honestly evaluate the goals she set at the start of 2026 and invites listeners to do the same.From production goals, clinical growth, communication skills, and leadership in dentistry to health, finances, marriage, faith, friendships, and personal development, this episode is a candid look at what's working, what isn't, and what deserves more attention during the second half of the year.Dr. Haley shares the reality behind her biggest production months yet, the stress and growth that came with them, and an unexpected lesson she learned along the way: sometimes success isn't about working harder. Sometimes it's about becoming the person who can handle the same level of challenge with more confidence, efficiency, and peace.Whether you're exactly where you hoped you'd be or feeling completely off track, this episode is your reminder that goals are directions, not contracts. Celebrate your wins, learn from your setbacks, make adjustments where needed, and let's make the second half of the year our best one yet.Podcast TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dentaldownloadpodcastHaley's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr.haley.dds Haley's TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dr.haley.dds?lang=en
Send us Fan MailWeek of 7-10-26: The fish are running!!, Toy story 5 (2026) review and touch grass!! This is podcast Season #5, episode #46Get Help Dad Podcast with Bad jokes and tips and tricks to make your life alittle bit better.Instagram: get.help.dad.podcastTiktok: @get.help.dad.podYoutube: Get Help Dad PodcastFYI: You are a great parent!!You can send in your own parenting advice, Dad topics, tell us where you are listening from or lawn care advice to gethelpdad@gmail.com. We are excited to hear from you. Please let us know your Name, City/Country you are from.
Alex Sheridan sits down with Erik Davison, founder and CEO of DBV Solutions, to discuss the real cost of scaling a consulting firm. Erik shares how he tripled revenue through multi-year deals, why he delegates what he does best, and the Accenture lesson that changed how he thinks about cash flow.Key takeaways:00:00:00 Introduction00:01:53Q: How do you triple revenue after 20 years?A: Erik Davison secured multi-year implementation contracts with larger clients, replicating one engagement across several more.00:04:33Q: Do founders still worry about payroll after 20 years?A: Erik Davison still has sleepless nights with 35 employees. He pays employees first and maintains reserves because clients do not always pay on time.00:07:40Q: How long can a firm survive without new sales?A: An Accenture managing partner told Erik Davison the answer was 90 days. That taught him to never stop business development.00:34:49Q: Should you delegate what you hate or what you do best?A: Erik Davison argues delegate what you do best because quality is easy to verify. This forces growth by tackling uncomfortable tasks.00:47:35Q: Will AI replace service businesses?A: Erik Davison cites a Gartner study showing AI's real risk is eroding leadership development. Middle managers never learn through mistakes if AI provides all answers.Subscribe to Founder Talk and share this with a founder who needs it
Ich habe Daniel Zoll eingeladen, weil meine Community mir genau diesen Namen zugerufen hat, sobald es um Reels und Shorts ging. Dan ist Social-Media-Experte, Spiegel-Bestseller-Autor und Speaker. Ich wollte wissen, wie ich meinen Podcast über Short-Video-Content auf Social Media sichtbarer mache – herausgekommen ist etwas anderes, als ich erwartet hatte. Wir sprechen über Video-Podcasts, Plattformstrategie, machen einen Technik-Sprint und stehen auf einmal vor der Frage, ob Podcasts überhaupt noch in der Länge gehört werden müssen.
Send us Fan MailWeek of 7-6-26: RV trip-ing tips and tricks!!, House of Dragons (S3, 2026) review!! This is podcast Season #5, episode #45Get Help Dad Podcast with Bad jokes and tips and tricks to make your life alittle bit better.Instagram: get.help.dad.podcastTiktok: @get.help.dad.podYoutube: Get Help Dad PodcastFYI: You are a great parent!!You can send in your own parenting advice, Dad topics, tell us where you are listening from or lawn care advice to gethelpdad@gmail.com. We are excited to hear from you. Please let us know your Name, City/Country you are from.
She watched $600/hour consultants deliver terrible work for years. Then she quit corporate and built a better firm in 12 months.Rachel Losser left corporate in July 2024 to start Losser Consulting Solutions. In under a year she scaled to six employees and 10-20 consultants, almost entirely on referrals. She replaced 150-page decks with 3-slide proposals and partnered with Chris Voss on a book called Lead With Empathy.Key takeaways:00:00:00 Introduction00:02:16Q: What made Rachel Losser start her own consulting firm?A: She watched $600/hour consultants deliver terrible work and decided she could do it better00:06:35Q: How did replacing 150-page decks with 3 slides change her consulting business?A: She threw out the playbook and clients loved the clarity00:10:28Q: What is the simplest marketing strategy for a service business?A: Good work gets you more good work and fulfillment must be pristine00:19:00Q: Can AI replace consulting?A: For AI to take her job a client would have to accurately describe what they want00:31:35Q: How should founders think about work-life balance?A: Think in seasons not days with non-negotiables like dinner with your spouse every night00:49:58Q: What negotiation technique from Chris Voss changed everything?A: No-based questions remove mental load and make people more comfortable agreeingIf you have ever paid too much for bad consulting or wondered whether AI is coming for your service business, this is the episode.
Welcome to "She Speaks Her Mind" podcast by Anna Pedron! In this episode, we're catching up on everything that's happened lately, from moving out, starting my matcha business, and traveling solo to Bali, to navigating burnout, perfectionism, and finding my way back to God. We talk about learning to let go, setting healthier boundaries, embracing new beginnings, discovering new hobbies, and what life has been teaching me throughout my late twenties.☾ topics we chat about..
Send us Fan MailWeek of 7-1-26: Happy 250th Birthday USA!!!, Supergirl (2026) Movie review)!! Slow down time.This is podcast Season #5, episode #44Get Help Dad Podcast with Bad jokes and tips and tricks to make your life alittle bit better.Instagram: get.help.dad.podcastTiktok: @get.help.dad.podYoutube: Get Help Dad PodcastFYI: You are a great parent!!You can send in your own parenting advice, Dad topics, tell us where you are listening from or lawn care advice to gethelpdad@gmail.com. We are excited to hear from you. Please let us know your Name, City/Country you are from.
This week on The Dental Download Podcast, Dr. Haley sits down with pediatric dentist and startup owner Dr. Abbey Elson to talk about the career path she never expected to take.After graduating residency, Dr. Abbey was convinced she would remain an associate. Instead, she found herself building a pediatric dental startup from scratch, navigating the financial stress of ownership, growing a practice in a highly saturated market, and eventually balancing it all with new motherhood. Together, Haley and Abbey discuss the realities of startup dentistry, practice loans, marketing, burnout, maternity leave, childcare, and why success often looks very different than what we imagined in dental school.If you're a dental student, new graduate, associate dentist, future practice owner, or simply trying to figure out your next step, this conversation is a reminder that very few careers follow a perfectly planned path. Listen in to hear more on: • Why Dr. Abbey never planned to become a practice owner• The realities of starting a dental practice from scratch• Managing financial stress and startup loans on top of personal life expenses • Growing a practice in a competitive market• Balancing motherhood and business ownership• Pediatric dentistry career insights• The challenges of burnout and uncertainty• Why your career doesn't have to follow your original plan• Advice for young dentists looking toward ownership and growthDr. Abbey's Instagram: hthttps://www.instagram.com/abbeyelsondmd/Engage with the podcast on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dentaldownloadpodcastPodcast TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dentaldownloadpodcastHaley's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr.haley.dds Haley's TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dr.haley.dds?lang=en
Send us Fan MailWeek of 6-29-26: Happy 4th of July, No fireworks in Alaska and ID4 (1996) Movie review)!! Stay PoppingThis is podcast Season #5, episode #43Get Help Dad Podcast with Bad jokes and tips and tricks to make your life alittle bit better.Instagram: get.help.dad.podcastTiktok: @get.help.dad.podYoutube: Get Help Dad PodcastFYI: You are a great parent!!You can send in your own parenting advice, Dad topics, tell us where you are listening from or lawn care advice to gethelpdad@gmail.com. We are excited to hear from you. Please let us know your Name, City/Country you are from.
Send us Fan MailWeek of 6-23-26: Happy Father's day, Summer Kicks off and IS this thing on? (Movie review)!!This is podcast Season #5, episode #42Get Help Dad Podcast with Bad jokes and tips and tricks to make your life alittle bit better.Instagram: get.help.dad.podcastTiktok: @get.help.dad.podYoutube: Get Help Dad PodcastFYI: You are a great parent!!You can send in your own parenting advice, Dad topics, tell us where you are listening from or lawn care advice to gethelpdad@gmail.com. We are excited to hear from you. Please let us know your Name, City/Country you are from.
For the first time, you'll hear Brittany Wallace Shank's own voice from the day she disappeared — and what the people closest to her said when they didn't think anyone was listening.This summer, Hide and Seek returns to Brittany's case with a bonus series built on what we never had the first time: newly obtained interviews — audio and video — and a case file that runs right up to today. Her final 911 call. What her husband answered, and what he wouldn't. A man who told police one story, and the truth another. What we were told. What we found out. The lies we uncovered.New here? Start with Season 3. It's the full story of Brittany's disappearance from Sturgis, Michigan — and it'll make everything coming this summer land, with no catching up required.And to everyone waiting on Season 5: it's still a full go. I'm actively working that case right now. The plan is Brittany's bonus series this summer, with Season 5 tentatively eyeing a late-2026 start. No firm date yet — but I'm not stepping away from it. If you want to put a little toward making it happen, there's a Season 5 production fund on Ko-fi.Want to go deeper? Patreon is home base — behind-the-scenes, and the video interviews are coming there too. Come go deeper with us, and help keep the search for Brittany alive.And if someone's come to mind while you've been listening — someone from back then, someone who knew her, someone who knows something — this is the episode to send them.Follow so you don't miss the drop:Catch up on Season 3: https://www.hideandseekpodcast.com/seasons/season-3Go deeper on Patreon (video interviews coming): https://www.patreon.com/hideandseekpodcastSupport the Season 5 production fund (Ko-fi): https://ko-fi.com/hideandseekpodcastInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/hideandseekpodcastFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/hideandseekpodcastYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@hideandseek_podcastTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@hideandseekpodcastFollow James: https://www.instagram.com/james_baysinger_podcast
What does it mean to be the eldest daughter?In this episode of Moms and Their Music, we explore the unique experience of growing up as the firstborn daughter and the expectations that often come with that role.From responsibility and leadership to sibling dynamics, people-pleasing tendencies, and the pressure to "set the example," we discuss how being the eldest daughter can shape both childhood and adulthood in ways that are often overlooked. We also chat for a while about what it's like to raise an eldest daughter.Whether you're an eldest daughter yourself, raising one, married to one, or still recovering from being told "you're the oldest" every time something went wrong, this episode is for you.We laugh our way through sibling dynamics, unrealistic expectations, responsibility that somehow gets assigned by birth order, and the strange phenomenon of eldest daughters becoming unofficial assistant managers of the family before they're even old enough to drive.As Moms and Their Music continues to grow, we're also entering a season of intentional development behind the scenes. We're exploring new ideas, refining how we connect with our audience, and laying the groundwork for exciting additions still to come.Thank you for being part of the journey. We can't wait to share what's next.Connect with Moms and Their Music:Patreon: patreon.com/MATMpodFacebook: Moms and Their MusicInstagram: @matm.podcastTikTok: @matm.podcastYouTube PlaylistSend us Fan Mail Support the showFor moms who need music, honesty, laughter, and a soft place to land after a hard day... Get the parts of MATM made for moms who need more than an episode on Patreon: early access, bonus reads, emotional reset content, playlists, digital products, and behind-the-scenes chaos.
This week on Fashion and Founders Podcast, I'm joined by Caley-Rae Pavillard, VP of Partnerships & Business Development at ShopMy. If you've spent any time around creators lately, you've probably heard the same thing: "Get on ShopMy." But why has it become such a powerful platform for creators, brands, and tastemakers?In this episode, we discuss why creators are becoming the new retailers, how affiliate marketing is reshaping the industry, and why follower count matters far less than most people think. Caley shares what brands are actually looking for, how creators can turn recommendations into recurring revenue, and why human taste may become even more valuable in an AI-driven world. Consider this your ShopMy Success Guide and Masterclass in Influencer Marketing. We cover: How creators are making millions through affiliate revenue The shift from attention to influence What brands really want from creator partnerships Why authenticity still wins The future of shopping, discovery, and personal brandsWhether you're a creator, founder, marketer, or simply curious about where commerce is headed next, this episode is packed with insights.Follow Fashion & Founders:Podcast IG: @fashionandfoundersPodcast Substack: Fashion and FoundersPodcast Website: fashionandfounders.comPodcast TikTok: @fashionandfoundersPodcast LinkedIn: Fashion and FoundersPodcast YouTube: Fashion and FoundersPodcast Links: Shop MyFollow ShopMy:IG: @shopmyJoin ShopMy as a creator HEREJoin ShopMy as a shopper HEREFollow Caley-Rae:IG: @heycayraeCaley's ShopMyRent the Runway:Use code: RTRXVSMITH50and get 50% off your first month!Glamsquad:Code: FASHIONANDFOUNDERS for $20 offThanks for listening!
**A-Dec Day of Experts: https://mailchi.mp/5c2d984f32da/igniteddsadec**Backpack Giveaway: https://www.instagram.com/p/DYe8oRGCojn/In this episode, Dr. Haley sits down with Dr. Savanah Craig, a general dentist practicing outside of Columbus, Ohio, to discuss her journey from dental school to completing a General Practice Residency and building a career focused on IV sedation, implant dentistry, and advanced procedures.Dr. Savanah shares why she always planned to pursue a residency, how her GPR gave her hands-on experience with everything from third molar extractions to hospital dentistry, and why that extra year of training was one of the best decisions she made for her career. She also explains how she helped build a sedation program within her practice and what it's really like performing IV sedation in a private practice setting.The conversation also dives into finding the right associateship, working alongside expanded function dental assistants, investing in mentorship, and navigating the transition from dental school to real-world dentistry.Whether you're a dental student considering a residency, a new graduate starting your first job, or an established dentist looking to expand your scope of practice, this episode is full of practical insights and honest career advice.Beyond Graduation Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/beyond-graduation/id1739937201Dr. Savanah's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/savanahcraigdds/Engage with the podcast on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dentaldownloadpodcastPodcast TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dentaldownloadpodcastHaley's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr.haley.dds Haley's TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dr.haley.dds?lang=en
Send us Fan MailWeek of 6-15-26: Summer is in Alaska, Lost Boys (1987) and Lawn care tips are back!!This is podcast Season #5, episode #41Get Help Dad Podcast with Bad jokes and tips and tricks to make your life alittle bit better.Instagram: get.help.dad.podcastTiktok: @get.help.dad.podYoutube: Get Help Dad PodcastFYI: You are a great parent!!You can send in your own parenting advice, Dad topics, tell us where you are listening from or lawn care advice to gethelpdad@gmail.com. We are excited to hear from you. Please let us know your Name, City/Country you are from.
This week, I'm answering your questions in a solo episode. I asked you to send in your biggest questions about working in fashion, founder tools, networking, fashion tech, and building a career you actually love, and we're covering all of it. From how to pivot into fashion from a different industry or degree, how to attend New York Fashion Week, the tools I've used to grow on social media, and the fashion tech companies and trends I'm watching closely right now. Whether you're trying to land your first fashion job, grow your platform, or simply understand where the industry is headed, I hope this episode gives you a few practical takeaways you can use immediately.Follow Fashion & Founders:Podcast IG: @fashionandfoundersPodcast Substack: Fashion and FoundersPodcast Website: fashionandfounders.comPodcast TikTok: @fashionandfoundersPodcast LinkedIn: Fashion and FoundersPodcast YouTube: Fashion and FoundersPodcast Links: Shop MyLinks for mentioned items in the episode:Fashion Career PlaybookCopenhagen Fashion BrandsDressing Professionally on a BudgetFlatter BlazerNo Blister FlatsEarringsRent the Runway:Use code: RTRXVSMITH50and get 50% off your first month!Glamsquad:Code: FASHIONANDFOUNDERS for $20 offThanks for listening!
Dental school teaches you how to diagnose treatment, prep crowns, and restore teeth, but there are plenty of realities about practicing dentistry that nobody talks about until you're living it every day.In this solo episode, Dr. Haley shares some of the biggest surprises from her first few years in practice. From realizing that getting treatment on your schedule can be harder than actually doing the dentistry, to learning how much patient psychology, communication, leadership, and trust influence success, this episode dives into the lessons that only come with real-world experience.Dr. Haley also discusses the stress of post-op complications, why difficult patients don't bother her the way they once did, the importance of choosing the right office, and how dentistry has given her a level of confidence and security she never expected.Whether you're a dental student, new graduate, associate, or seasoned dentist, this honest conversation offers a behind-the-scenes look at what it's really like to work in dentistry and the lessons that often aren't taught in school.FREE consult with Twinleaf Financial Advisors: https://www.twinleafadv.com/ or text 321-521-3133Engage with the podcast on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dentaldownloadpodcastPodcast TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dentaldownloadpodcastHaley's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr.haley.dds Haley's TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dr.haley.dds?lang=en
** FREE Financial Consult: https://www.twinleafadv.com/ or text 321-521-3133Dr. Haley sits down with Dr. Sammi Wood to talk about the realities of early career dentistry that nobody fully prepares you for. From graduating with over $500,000 in student loans to navigating the transition from dental school into private practice, Dr. Sammi shares an honest look at the emotional, financial, and professional side of becoming a dentist. In this episode, they discuss income-based repayment plans, aggressive debt payoff strategies, financial literacy as a young dentist, and what it's really like seeing massive student loan balances while trying to build a life at the same time. Dr. Sammi also opens up about balancing marriage with two demanding healthcare careers, supporting a spouse through medical training, and moving multiple times while trying to establish herself professionally. Dr. Sammi shares practical advice for dental students and new grads on:finding the right first associate positionred flags and green flags during interviewsgaining confidence after graduationtreatment planning and patient communicationmentorship in private practiceavoiding burnout in the early years of dentistrybuilding community and support outside of dental schoolThis episode is an honest and encouraging conversation for dental students, new dentists, and anyone navigating the messy middle between graduation and truly feeling established in their career.Dr. Sammi's TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@sammiwood3Engage with the podcast on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dentaldownloadpodcastPodcast TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dentaldownloadpodcastHaley's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr.haley.dds Haley's TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dr.haley.dds?lang=en
Send us Fan MailWeek of 6-1-26: Summer is in Alaska, Peaky Blinders (Netflix) and Just keep swimming!!This is podcast Season #5, episode #40Get Help Dad Podcast with Bad jokes and tips and tricks to make your life alittle bit better.Instagram: get.help.dad.podcastTiktok: @get.help.dad.podYoutube: Get Help Dad PodcastFYI: You are a great parent!!You can send in your own parenting advice, Dad topics, tell us where you are listening from or lawn care advice to gethelpdad@gmail.com. We are excited to hear from you. Please let us know your Name, City/Country you are from.
Dr. Haley discusses 10 of the biggest mistakes dental practices make with patients and how these small breakdowns in communication, systems, and patient experience can quietly hurt trust, retention, and case acceptance over time. From rushing appointments and confusing treatment plans to insurance-driven conversations and inconsistent team communication, this episode explores the habits that can make patients feel overlooked, anxious, or disconnected from their care.Whether you're a dental student, associate, practice owner, or team member, this conversation is a reminder that great dentistry is about more than clinical skill alone. Dr. Haley shares practical insights on patient psychology, leadership, communication, and relationship-based dentistry that can help practices create a better experience for both patients and teams.Engage with the podcast on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dentaldownloadpodcastPodcast TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dentaldownloadpodcastHaley's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr.haley.dds Haley's TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dr.haley.dds?lang=en
Send us Fan MailWeek of 5-25-26: Graduations, Punishers (Disney+) and Memerial Day Weekend!!This is podcast Season #5, episode #39Get Help Dad Podcast with Bad jokes and tips and tricks to make your life alittle bit better.Instagram: get.help.dad.podcastTiktok: @get.help.dad.podYoutube: Get Help Dad PodcastFYI: You are a great parent!!You can send in your own parenting advice, Dad topics, tell us where you are listening from or lawn care advice to gethelpdad@gmail.com. We are excited to hear from you. Please let us know your Name, City/Country you are from.
Send us Fan MailWeek of 4-27-26: Phone a friend, Balls up Movie review, only a few more weeksof school !!This is podcast Season #5, episode #38Get Help Dad Podcast with Bad jokes and tips and tricks to make your life alittle bit better.Instagram: get.help.dad.podcastTiktok: @get.help.dad.podYoutube: Get Help Dad PodcastFYI: You are a great parent!!You can send in your own parenting advice, Dad topics, tell us where you are listening from or lawn care advice to gethelpdad@gmail.com. We are excited to hear from you. Please let us know your Name, City/Country you are from.
Send us Fan MailWeek of 4-20-26: JayKelly Movie review, final mile of school, NFL Draft!!This is podcast Season #5, episode #37Get Help Dad Podcast with Bad jokes and tips and tricks to make your life alittle bit better.Instagram: get.help.dad.podcastTiktok: @get.help.dad.podYoutube: Get Help Dad PodcastFYI: You are a great parent!!You can send in your own parenting advice, Dad topics, tell us where you are listening from or lawn care advice to gethelpdad@gmail.com. We are excited to hear from you. Please let us know your Name, City/Country you are from.
** The New Dentist Day of Experts: https://bit.ly/4stBGa4 **When most pre-dental students think about dentistry, they picture working chairside, running a practice, and the physical demands that come with it. But what if there was another path… one that offers a completely different lifestyle?In this episode, we're diving into Dental Radiology (Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology) — one of the most overlooked dental specialties that hardly anyone talks about. If you've ever wondered whether you have to follow the traditional clinical route, this conversation will open your eyes to a career option that prioritizes flexibility, lower physical strain, and a unique role in patient care.We break down what a dental radiologist actually does, the training pathway, and why this specialty might be a great fit for certain personalities and long-term goals. Whether you're just starting your pre-dental journey or already thinking ahead to specialization, this is one perspective you don't want to miss.If you're feeling unsure about the physical demands of dentistry or simply want to explore all your options before committing, this episode is for you.✨ TakeawaysDental radiology is one of the least talked about specialties in dentistryYou don't have to work chairside to have a successful dental careerLifestyle, flexibility, and long-term sustainability look very different in this pathUnderstanding all specialties early can help you make more confident decisionsThere are more ways to build a fulfilling career in dentistry than you thinkDr. Samantha Ryan: https://www.tiktok.com/@samanthagallia?lang=enEngage with the podcast on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dentaldownloadpodcastPodcast TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dentaldownloadpodcastHaley's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr.haley.dds Haley's TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dr.haley.dds?lang=en
** Jumpstart your financial future with Twinleaf Advisors: https://www.twinleafadv.com/ or text 321-521-3133In this episode of The Dental Download Podcast, Dr Haley shares the honest truth behind her highest producing month so far as a dentist. This episode aims to show that context matters and that growth typically is slow and steady. Many dentists post online about their successes but do not share exactly what happens behind the scenes. Today, Dr Haley is pulling back the curtain to share how one month, one quarter, or one year can compare to her past time as a dentist. And, she is sharing tips for continued growth for yourself too! Engage with the podcast on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dentaldownloadpodcastPodcast TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dentaldownloadpodcastHaley's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr.haley.dds Haley's TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dr.haley.dds?lang=en
Send us Fan MailWeek of 4-13-26: Project Hail Mary Movie review, kids budgets and a Summer bod in 8 weeks!!This is podcast Season #5, episode #36Get Help Dad Podcast with Bad jokes and tips and tricks to make your life alittle bit better.Instagram: get.help.dad.podcastTiktok: @get.help.dad.podYoutube: Get Help Dad PodcastFYI: You are a great parent!!You can send in your own parenting advice, Dad topics, tell us where you are listening from or lawn care advice to gethelpdad@gmail.com. We are excited to hear from you. Please let us know your Name, City/Country you are from.
Send us Fan MailHappy Friday: Mercy Movie review!! (2026, Primevideo)!! (4/10/26)This is podcast Season #5, episode #35Get Help Dad Podcast with Bad jokes and tips and tricks to make your life alittle bit better.Instagram: get.help.dad.podcastTiktok: @get.help.dad.podYoutube: Get Help Dad PodcastFYI: You are a great parent!!You can send in your own parenting advice, Dad topics, tell us where you are listening from or lawn care advice to gethelpdad@gmail.com. We are excited to hear from you. Please let us know your Name, City/Country you are from.
Send us Fan MailSave it for college: Happy Friday!! (2026, Netflix)!! (4/3/26)This is podcast Season #5, episode #34Get Help Dad Podcast with Bad jokes and tips and tricks to make your life alittle bit better.Instagram: get.help.dad.podcastTiktok: @get.help.dad.podYoutube: Get Help Dad PodcastFYI: You are a great parent!!You can send in your own parenting advice, Dad topics, tell us where you are listening from or lawn care advice to gethelpdad@gmail.com. We are excited to hear from you. Please let us know your Name, City/Country you are from.
** Link AI with A-DEC: https://bit.ly/4t9FUV7 (Available in the U.S. only)What you say in the operatory matters—but how you say it can make or break case acceptance.In this episode, we're diving into the most common communication mistakes young dentists make during treatment planning—and exactly what to say instead to build trust, confidence, and clarity with your patients.If you've ever had a patient say “I'll think about it” or “I just want to wait,” this episode will completely reframe how you present treatment.We break down the subtle phrases that unintentionally weaken your authority and show you how to replace them with confident, patient-centered language that actually increases acceptance.You'll also learn how to stop over-explaining procedures and start clearly communicating consequences—so patients understand the why behind your recommendations.This episode is tactical and designed for immediate implementation so you can walk into your next patient conversation with more clarity and confidence.Engage with the podcast on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dentaldownloadpodcastPodcast TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dentaldownloadpodcastHaley's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr.haley.dds Haley's TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dr.haley.dds?lang=en
Book besties Kailey is back! Today we go through our top 10 books each. Neely is giving romance and celeb memoir, Kailey is giving a grab bag of books and we only had one overlap! Can you guess what it was? Podcast Instagram: @smutshowpodcast Podcast TikTok: @smutshowpodcastJoin our Facebook group! Become a Patreon subscriber!Shop anything mentioned Connect with Neely:Instagram: @neelykins TikTok: @neelymoldovanGoodreads Substack Connect with Kailey:InstagramGoodreads
** Jumpstart your financial future with Twinleaf Advisors: https://www.twinleafadv.com/ or text 321-521-3133What does it really take to build a successful, lifestyle supporting dental practice? Is the "traditional model" the only way to be profitable?In the first part of this episode of The Dental Download Podcast with experienced dentist and practice owner Dr. Justin Griffin (also known as The Smile Doc on TikTok), he shares how he built a highly profitable dental practice with low overhead, a small team, and a completely different approach to dentistry than most practices follow today. With over 25 years of experience, Dr. Griffin explains how he grew his practice, why overhead matters more than production numbers, and how dentists can design a career that prioritizes both financial freedom and lifestyle.Dr. Griffin dives deep into the business side of dentistry that dental school rarely teaches, including how to structure a team efficiently, why most dentists misunderstand practice profitability, and how leadership and communication skills can dramatically impact practice growth. He also shares practical advice for new dentists navigating student debt, associate jobs, and the transition into practice ownership.If you're a dental student, new graduate, or early-career dentist, this episode offers powerful insights on building a sustainable dental career, developing leadership skills, and creating a practice model that works for you.In this episode, we discuss:How to run a successful practice with a small, highly efficient teamWhy overhead percentage matters more than total productionStrategies for improving treatment acceptance and patient communicationLeadership lessons for dentists managing a dental teamBusiness skills every dentist should learn outside of dental schoolWhether you're considering practice ownership, evaluating associate positions, or looking to improve the business side of your dental career, this conversation is packed with actionable insights to help you build a practice and life you actually want.Smile Doc's TikTok:https://www.tiktok.com/@smile_docEngage with the podcast on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dentaldownloadpodcastPodcast TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dentaldownloadpodcastHaley's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr.haley.dds Haley's TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dr.haley.dds?lang=en